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Michael Wu

Healthcare

Diagnostic and procedure wait-times

BC Conservatives's promises

If wait-times exceed a set limit, patients would be reimbursed for accessing care at a pre-approved facility out-of-province

"After a brief consultation period, the Conservative Party of BC will:

  1. Implement the Patients First Wait Time Guarantee for select diagnostics and surgical procedures.

If diagnostic or medical procedures exceed medically recommended wait times, patients would be able to access care at a pre-approved facility out-of-province and be re-imbursed according to a set fee schedule. A similar policy (Cross Border Directive) has been helping patients across the European Union since 2013."

conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

Pay for patients to access specific priority procedures and diagnostic services at non-governmental clinics

"The Conservative Party of BC will:

  1. Pay for patients in the public system to receive quality health care services in non-governmental clinics for specific priority procedures and diagnostic services.

We will get people off waiting lists and into operating rooms and diagnostic clinics for services like MRIs and priority surgeries. It makes no sense for non-government health facilities to sit idle when they could be contracted to help BC patients right now."

conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

Health administration

BC Conservatives's promise

Fund hospitals, health authorities, and non-governmental facilities by how many patients they treat, instead of in block grants

"Instead of simply throwing money at health facilities and hoping for the best (the “block grant” model), the Conservative Party will implement what has effectively worked well in European countries and Quebec – a policy known as “activity-based funding”.

This will see hospitals, Regional Health Authorities, and/or other non-government facilities funded based on their output – each time they treat patients for specific diagnostic and priority procedures, they receive additional funds. This approach incentivizes providers to be more efficient and treat as many patients as possible."

conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

Health staffing

BC Conservatives's promises

Rehire healthcare workers who didn't take COVID vaccines
Review and expand existing programmes to incentivise doctors and nurses to work in high-need communities
Ensure a path for Healthcare Assistants and LPNs to upskill

"Nurses that want to improve their credentials should have flexible options for career training. As experienced professionals retire, our system will need to replace this expertise. We will ensure that front line staff like Healthcare Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses that want to upskill their credentials have a path that ensures they can both support our healthcare system and advance their careers." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

Hospitals

BC Conservatives's promises

Fund hospitals, health authorities, and non-governmental facilities by how many patients they treat, instead of in block grants

"Instead of simply throwing money at health facilities and hoping for the best (the “block grant” model), the Conservative Party will implement what has effectively worked well in European countries and Quebec – a policy known as “activity-based funding”.

This will see hospitals, Regional Health Authorities, and/or other non-government facilities funded based on their output – each time they treat patients for specific diagnostic and priority procedures, they receive additional funds. This approach incentivizes providers to be more efficient and treat as many patients as possible."

conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

Increase security and ban illicit drug use in hospitals

Housing & Homelessness

Housing prices

BC Conservatives's promise

Allow people to exempt $3,000/mo of rent or mortgage interest costs from provincial income taxes, starting with $1,500/mo in 2026

"1) Largest tax cut for renters and homeowners in BC history – $3,000 per month of rent or mortgage interest costs will be exempt from provincial income taxes. This will be achieved by issuing a tax credit worth 5.06% of eligible housing costs, equivalent to the rate of BC’s base tax bracket.

2) Immediate relief in Budget 2026 - by exempting $1,500 per month, increasing by $500 per year to the full level of $3,000 per month. This is a clear and long-term commitment to British Columbians who work hard.

3) A fair and fiscally responsible tax credit – The 2026 budget impact will not exceed $900 million, and we will design a targeted tax credit that ensures the relief goes to people who need it to get ahead in life." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08



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Biography

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Michael Wu is a devoted husband, father of two, and successful entrepreneur running for MLA in Burnaby North with the Conservative Party of BC. Having lived in Burnaby for 25 years, Wu is committed to serving his community and addressing its needs with dedication and passion.

Career

Michael's entrepreneurial journey began at 19, leading him to own and expand businesses in Richmond and Burnaby. His experience as a small business owner has given him firsthand knowledge of the challenges businesses face and the importance of reducing barriers to economic growth. In 2006, Wu joined the RCMP as an Auxiliary Member, providing translation services in Mandarin and Cantonese for 17 years, and working with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit and various other sections of the RCMP.

Community Involvement

Michael has long been involved in his community, serving as an auxiliary RCMP member and offering crucial translation services. His personal experience as an immigrant fuels his desire to build a supportive foundation for future immigrants and ensure that all British Columbians have opportunities to thrive. He is committed to enhancing public safety, tackling affordability issues, and revitalizing the healthcare system through the Conservative Party's vision.



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